First of all, I have to apologize for the quality of the pictures in this post. Tonight we’re headed to the bay area, and tommorrow we’re flying to China for vacation (a 3-city tour) - and as of now, even the camera is packed. So you’re going to have to deal with grainy, dull photos from my Palm. =)
Every trip I go on, I absolutely have to bring a knitting project. This time, I have been scratching my head, trying to figure out what to bring. Something from my pool of WIPs?
My WIPs stats, as of today:
- A lace mohair shawl
- Backyard Leaves scarf
- A sweater
- 3 knitted/crocheted handbags, waiting for either a lining, or to be seamed
None of these are terribly appealing for travel; I would like a break from charts, a sweater would be MUCH too hot for summer weather in China, and the handbag finishings isn’t really travel-friendly. So, just for this trip, guess what I have casted on for:
(Claudia Handpainted Yarn, in Plumicious)
I know, I know, I swore off socks not too long ago, based on a disasterous first experience. But I knew it was only a matter of time that all the sock yarn out there, in all their colorful goodness, would entice me back to give them another chance. So… [taking a deep breath]… here I am. =)
So we’re all packed up and ready to go…
Wish me luck with those socks! (I may need it)
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Have a wonderful trip!!
By toni on 07/20/06 4:56 pm | Permalink
Have a wonderful and safe trip!
By Cyndi on 07/20/06 5:00 pm | Permalink
Have a GREAT trip!! (good choice on the travel knitting!)
By lynda on 07/20/06 5:38 pm | Permalink
Yay! Ruth’s knitting a sock!
By Kaity on 07/20/06 8:37 pm | Permalink
HAVE FUN! i want to see a complete pair of socks when you get back. :) eat lots of yummy food and don’t get sick! and stay away from squatty pottys!! :)
By Jen on 07/20/06 10:14 pm | Permalink
I couldn’t get to your site last night so couldn’t give a comment. Just wish you a wonderful trip … and see you around later! :)
By Agnes on 07/21/06 8:13 am | Permalink
Have and absolutely wonderful time on your trip. Good luck with the socks. I know you can do it!
By Jes on 07/21/06 9:28 am | Permalink
Hey, have fun and be safe. I just finished putting up the tutorial on how to sew that pillow. I still have yet to knit a pair of socks. I think I’ll knit vicariously through you instead
By *karen on 07/23/06 2:18 pm | Permalink
Can’t wait to hear about your travels when you return.
Amy
By Amy on 07/25/06 9:43 am | Permalink
Socks are great and wonderful to knit and especially good for knitting on the go. I am every confidence that a knitter that can tackle mohair lace can knit socks!
By trek on 07/25/06 12:09 pm | Permalink
Have a wonderful time!!
By Gracie on 07/25/06 2:45 pm | Permalink
I found your blog through the Asia Knit Ring. Wow, I love all the handbags you’ve made, and all your knitting and sewing projects are great!
By Angela Wu on 07/28/06 8:42 pm | Permalink
Hi Ruth! Hope you’re having a great time in China. I can’t wait to hear how everything was!
By LesleyKnits on 07/30/06 10:25 am | Permalink
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By Ruth’s Knitterly Things | My China Trip Socks on 08/10/06 10:52 am | Permalink
How interesting to see the pictures of your trip…and your socks are beautiful. You are such a wonderful knitter.
By maggie ann on 08/17/06 3:12 pm | Permalink
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